Lt. Governor Brian Calley, state legislators take the Polar Plunge

Lt. Governor Brian Calley kicked off the plunging Thursday afternoon into a pool set up at the base of the steps of the Capitol Building in Lansing.

Press release

Lt. Governor Brian Calley kicked off the plunging Thursday afternoon into a pool set up at the base of the steps of the Capitol Building in Lansing. He was immediately followed by Legislative Polar Plunge Co-Captains Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) and Representative Kevin Cotter (R-Mt. Pleasant). Senator Jones and Representative Kevin Cotter were part of a legislative polar plunge line-up that was more than willing to put their support of Special Olympics Michigan on display.

The second annual Legislative Polar Plunge raised more than $30,000 to benefit children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Generous businesses also contributed to the cause.

This Polar Plunge was one of 28 Polar Plunges throughout Michigan from January through March 2013 to benefit Special Olympics Michigan. The two remaining plunges are in Marquette on Saturday, March 16 and Battle Creek on Saturday, March 23.

The Polar Plunges are made possible by the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, a group of police officers and corrections personnel committed to raising funds and awareness for SOMI. Proceeds from the Polar Plunge support the year-round sports training and athletic competition for 19,620 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who live in Michigan.

For more information about Special Olympics Michigan visit www.somi.org or call (800) 644-6404.